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Tuesday, October 22, 2013

RockStar Crochet-Top Tutu



This Crochet-Top Tutu was made for a Rock-Star to Rock Out at her 10th Birthday Party!! 
Not only did she receive a party-dress, she now has a costume to wear for Halloween when she goes Trick-or-Treating! 
These make the cutest costumes!! 

I would love to do a photo-shoot with her wearing the dress for you to see how well they fit, but it doesn't appear as though we will be able to get this one in as of now! 



As for the previous post on the large Rosettes, the completed pieces will be posted soon!! 

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

New Fall Hair Accessories: Shabby Chic Rosettes in Warm Autumn Colors!

Here are a few photo leaks of the Fall HairAccessories you can expect to see at the Fall Fling this Saturday. 
They aren't quite complete just yet... 
Come back in a few days to see the completed look! 
You can also expect to find them on etsy { www.etsy.com/shop/Cdbowsgalore } next week! 


Shabby Chic Rosette Headbands in Warm Fall colors



These are only the Focal-points of each headband. They will be highly embellished next time you see them; however, you can order a single Rosette (as in photos) by selecting the custom request button in side panel on www.etsy/shop/Cdbowsgalore. 


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Properly Caring For Your Tutu: Instructions & Best Results Suggestions

        



Properly Caring For your Tutu


Instructions & best results Suggestions

 

Due to your Crochet-Top Tutu Dress being suppressed into a small packaging box for its Journey (Not recommended for storing), you can expect your Dress to be a little flattened upon arrival. The tulle part of the dress, which is the skirt, will most likely be wrinkled as well. PLEASE DON’T PANIC, but do prepare to make a few adjustments in order to shape it back to its beautiful form!!

Here you will find proper instructions on caring for your tutu along with suggestions and extra tips!

 

UNPACKING:

After taking your new tutu dress out of its package, gently run your fingers through the tulle to straighten the tulle skirt   starting from the upper end all the way down, removing any twisting, crumpling, kinks or knots.

Next, flip it up-side-down (& inside-out, if possible) and clip it to a skirt hanger, child’s hanger, or other clipped hanger. You can alsoslightly stretch the top and slide it over a round object such as a roll of paper napkins or something that has an hour glass shape. I personally prefer to use a dress stand or large vase. You will understand why in a second!

 

If you have a steamer, you may want to plug it in & turn it on prior to these first few steps! This way it will be ready when you are!!

 

REMOVING WRINKLES

This may be your most repeated step

For best Results: You will need a steamer for this; an inexpensive humidifier iron will work, but be sure NOT TO GET TOO CLOSEwith the iron. It WILL RUIN the material!!

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Steamer - Once you have complete your first few steps and your steamer is steaming, you can start passing it around the skirt.  Grab small sections of the skirt and Just as before, rake your fingers through the skirt prior to passing the steamer.

By sectioning it off you should receive better and quicker results; however, you can make a second pass on any sections or pieces you feel may need it.

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Humidifier – Hang dress over humidifier and let steam rise up to the dress. This is the safest and easiest way; especially for those of you with younger kids (and it’s hands-free)!
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Iron – Fill iron with water and set it on the lowest steam setting. Follow instructions as recommended in *Steamer*-Step. Please DON’T PUT IRON TOO CLOSE TO MATERIAL. Only use this instruction if no other options are available or you are confident and experienced in ironing.
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Other Options - Spray with water bottle, hang, and let the weight of the water straighten it while it drip-dries. Some people have put their tutu in a steamy bathroom or shower (DON’T RUN WATER DIRECTLY ON TUTU), but I have never tried it nor am I recommending it, but if that’s all you have for now, it may be helpful! Just please remove any embellishments, sashes, or extras from the dress before doing so. Please note that this way will take much longer and will use up much, much more water!

 

For an extra-fluffy tutu: Do the outer (top-side) first then turn inside-out to do the underneath. You may want to hold it inside-out for a longer period of time than you did the other side for fluffier tutu results. Preferable, I steam it inside-out & up-side down only; however, this may not be possible for highly embellished tutus.

Steaming should be repeated prior to wear. Depending upon weather conditions, you may also need to repeat more frequently. Windy weather will cause the skirt to crinkle – Be prepared!

 

 

STATIC CONTROL: The secret to a static-free Tutu is…

Mix a fabric softer in a spray bottle with water.

Using a spray bottle lightly spray water on the tulle while passing fingers through tulle.  

Hang to dry over a towel, in shower, or above bath tub to catch water drips. Tulle will straighten from the weight of the water.


• Static Control Mix: Some people use a 50/50 mixture of water & fabric softener; however, I tend    to prefer a 30/70 or 40/60 to avoid any sticky residue. By the way, this also helps it smelling Fresh

 

This will eliminate the steaming step prior to wear on windy days.

You can also rub a fabric softener sheet on tulle before each wear!

 

WSHING YOUR TUTU

*DO NOT MACHINE WASH* Spot clean or gently hand-wash your tutu: DO NOT WASH in machine

Gently spot clean with soap and water. Do not bunch up or compress the tulle together during this process. Once done, rinse, shake, straighten, and let dry (drip dry).

To wash your tutu, hold it directly under cold water fully saturating the material. Again, do not bunch up or compress the material while you while doing so. After you are done rinsing the tutu, shake the excess water out and hang the tutu to dry. Repeat the straightening process here as well.

Preserving Your Tutu

Follow the care instructions above and hang to store after each use!

 

TERMS to be aware of:

Tulle fabric – The skirt of your tutu dress is made from this mesh/net-like materialTulle Fabric is often a combination of polyester and nylon and burns easily.



RememberNo Ironing … No Machine Washing … & … Please always hang to dry!!

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Labor Day Sale:




This is the time to collect all those Headband & Hair-tie Colors that have yet to enter your collection! 

                               ***Buy 5; get 5 FREE @ our Labor Day SALES event***

                                           On all FOE (fold-over elastic) items

        This includes FOE (no-pull) Hair-ties and Baby/ Infant FOE (Skinny elastic) Headbands! 

                                                    Hurry in while supply last. 
                                                **Printed patterns are limited** 

www.etsy.com/shop/Cdbowsgalore 









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COMING SOON IN ETSY:
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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Pink & Black Damask Petti Skirt & Crochet Top

Here is a Pink & Black Damask Petti-Skirt that I have been working on for A set of Twin 1st Birthday Party!! 
What do ya'll think?


 
(Pink & Black Damask Petti-Skirt w/ matching corset style crochet top)


Monday, August 26, 2013

Over-The-Top Baby Headband: Shabby Chic

Over-the-Top Infant (BABY) Headband!
Extra Shabby Chic; White & Pink:
White Satin Ribbon with a Pink Peony Flower embellished with Lace, Feathers, and pink Pearls.
3 different versions of a very similar flower headband 


Over-The-Top Baby Headband: White Satin Ribbon, Pink Peony, Lace,
& Pearls



Different headband options available: Lace, FOE, Cotton

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Last Day to ENTER TO WIN!!

Contest is coming to an end...
Be sure to enter to win by following the link below!

http://themommymix.blogspot.com/2013/07/creative-desires-bows-galore-kid.html?spref=fb

Monday, July 29, 2013

Give-Away!!

Hi guys!! 
Things have been extremely crazy around here, however I have a little surprise for y'all!!

The Amanda from The Mommy Mix Blog does weekly give-aways and you'll never believe who she is featuring this week... Yours Truly!! Me! 
The give-away is a two-piece swim-suit (3T) and two Cheer-Bows for piggy-tails! 

Go check it out and be sure to enter to win!!! 



Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Baby Doll Dress & Headband

 




Here you have the new Vintage Baby Doll Dress in Coral with Lace over-lay. The Vintage Headband, which is embellished with lovely a flower, gems & vintage-style lace, perfectly complements this adorable outfit!   


Sunday, June 30, 2013

Purple Tulle Dress

Here is a gorgeous a Purple Tulle Dress (4T)! 
Simple & Elegant, it can have many uses.

This Purple Tulle Dress consist of a purple Tropical Lily (Brooch Pin) that detaches in order to be placed to your preferences and for washing! 
Identical Tropical Lily (Alligator Clip) in hair.